re: New Truck Recommendation? Still selling over MSRP?

Our neighbors have a huge 5th wheel, and a F250 and F350 Dually. They are pretty cool neighbors, and I was happy to help them by picking them up when the tranny went out on their brand new F250 a couple years ago, and picked him up from the shop when the F350's tranny went out.

Just sayin'. Maybe ask a mechanic that works on all breeds and not rely on super fans to give honest feedback. But if you go with Ford, make sure you have a mechanic you trust. ;-)

Fred Haas in Spring is the largest Tundra dealer in the US. Try there first for Toyota pricing

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Once you start talking 5th wheels, you oughta have a dually.

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I pulled my last two with a 1/2 ton.

No. ….the dozer is -8500 and the trailer close to 4k. It’s rated for 14000.I set the bags at 60# and load the dozer where you see it there. I’d like a larger dozer but will buy a gooseneck and larger truck if I go that route. This setup tows nice.

Sweet rig, but I was talking about the RV.

People focus on towing capacity, when GVWR, payload capacity are the real constraint with goosenecks and 5th wheels, especially on 3/4-tons and below.

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Was looking around my area for a GMC AT4 in the 1/2 ton range and they were listed in the 70's. A few months back they were mid-50's so I'd say yeah.

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I won't say I've looked super hard, but seem like I haven't seen less than high 60s for a few years.

It seems like you and I have roughly the same use case. I’ve pretty much settled on a 3/4 ton 2024 Chevrolet 2500hd. I joined all the Facebook groups for 5.7 hemi rams, 6.4 hemi rams, 6.6 GM, new tundras, and 7.3 f250s more than a year ago. Not really considering f150s or 1/2 ton GMs because I personally know so many people with ten speed issues.

I picked a ‘24 because they are bringing back the bow tie, the interior is getting refreshed, and the gas and diesels will both have the ten speed Allison. If I could find a deal on a ‘23 Sierra with the 6 speed I’d get one, I test drove a few and they are very nice. If I was getting a half ton I’d get a ram for the only remaining semi normal half ton powertrain.

In the silverados, only the LT and up will get the interior redesign. I’m basically out in the fords and rams 3/4 gassers due to cost and mpg.

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My wife can't drive a lawnmower

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Mine is a city girl but she’s catching on pretty good.

I've got the 2022 Tundra and I tow a 32' 5th wheel with it. Had to do some rear suspension aftermarket upgrades, but pulls it fine. Good thing is you can still have a 1/2 ton ride when you don't need the extra beef in the suspension and stiffer 3/4 ride. Pulled it from BR up into northwest Arkansas through the Ozarks and I was pleasantly surprised. I was passing up big rigs going up some pretty good grades. If you have time to order or wait, you can get the adjustable air rear suspension option built-in, and not have to add anything aftermarket.